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FoamPartner releases OBoSky technology
The foams benefit from a patented ether prepolymer technology to combine the advantages of ester-based PU foams with those of ether-based materials Read more
Proprietary research show preform storage length and conditions can be cause of PET bottle performance issues
PTI studied two litre and 20 ounce preforms that were more than a year old, with the preforms being dried under vacuum to get them back into a position similar to when they were first moulded Read more
Gutsche Engineering uses Kraiburg TPE Thermolast in innovative roof rail cover
The outstanding weather resistance from Kraiburg’s Thermolast compound provides Gutsche with a completely assembled cover with integrated seal for areas where the seal previously had to be mounted under the roof rail in a costly process Read more
Haydale graphene-enhanced composite tooling and automotive body panels showcased on the new BAC Mono R at Goodwood Festival of Speed
The component parts have been formed using Haydale’s graphene-enhanced tooling materials Read more
Research finds plastic packaging can be used to create electricity wires
The research, published in The Journal for Carbon Research, focused on black plastics, and removing the carbon to construct nanotube molecules from the bottom up using the carbon atoms Read more
Past and present combine to suggest a bright future for Birch Chemicals
The company, part of the Singleton Birch group, says that rapid growth has already seen turnover increase significantly from 2012 to 2018, thanks to new product development, export success and strong foundations in its historic lime business. Read more
Parx Plastics granted patent for permanent implant application
The patent will provide Parx’s biocompatible technologies with protection specifically in the orthopaedic field, further strengthening the company’s patent portfolio Read more
Polyscope Polymers introduces new SMA/PMMA alloy for industry-changing point-of-care medical test devices
The material is in use on devices completing their final agency reviews and that are expected to be commercially available to medical professionals in the near future Read more
Covestro supports E.Stall Esslingen in Formula Student challenge
Covestro has used its polycarbonate Bayblend material to produce frames and brackets for the cars battery modules Read more
BASF releases Tinuvin NOR for high-end agricultural plastics
The next generation Tinuvin NOR shows BASF’s continued investment and commitment to developing Plasticulture, the use of plastic materials in agricultural applications Read more
Saica Flex launches first detergent pouch using 45 per cent recycled plastic content
Greenheart, the new packaging line from Saica Flex, allows the replacement of virgin PE with recycled PE in a wide range of non-food applications. Read more
The Gabriel-Chemie Group offers full service for lasermarking
The product portfolio consists of laser additives and combination masterbatches, colour and additive, which are suitable for all thermoplastics. Read more
